#janm

Little Tokyo, LA, CA

On June 27, nearly 1,000 Angelenos, including children, adults and elders, gathered at the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) to demand an end to the brutal U.S. policy of separating migrant and refugee families and detaining children in concentration camps. These camps are reminiscent of those that Japanese Americans were forced into during World War II. The slogan “Never again is now” rang through Little Tokyo in Los Angeles.

#kaijuvsheroes #janm (at Japanese American National Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzeMJ-tFMf2/?igshid=11x6wcqr8vawl

“Freedom Cranes” Painted by #marknagata A painting I’ve donated to the Japanese American National Museum fundraiser auction next week. The art symbolizes the enduring spirt of the Japanese Americans interned in America during World War 2. Acrylics on board. 8x10 inches. @jamuseum #janm #japaneseinternment #painting #cranes https://www.instagram.com/p/BvxOg2qHc_0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14izq2ng34ykx

I'm all set to table at #JANM tomorrow, if only #darceycat will let me have my books...

Micheal Ishii, 51, of Queens said hatred, discrimination and violence against Japanese-Americans was not limited to the West Coast. He said that in 1942, his great-uncle was shot to death at his home in Dutchess County, and the great-uncle’s mother and wife injured, in an anti-Japanese hate crime. Ishii urged fellow Japanese-Americans to support Muslims.

My exhibit “Kaiju vs Heroes” continues at the Japanese American National Museum @jamuseum ! 300+ vintage Japanese Kaiju toys, art and even #goosebumps 😹👍 So honored with this exhibition but also to highlight my Japanese American heritage and experience. More news about this show & future major event forthcoming 🎉 #kaijuvsheroes #kaiju #marknagata #nagatacollection #monsters #janm #artist https://www.instagram.com/p/BtjFO6CHbFz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1s842mw31sln9